- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, WI
Independence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Independence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550681002990
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI.
School address
District: Independence School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550681002990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Independence Middle shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550681002990 · Independence, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 12.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Elementary (182 students)
Independence Middle shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Independence Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
182 students
- Independence H
Independence High
142 students
- This school
Independence Middle
101 students
What this shows Independence Middle reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Middle compares
Independence Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 43.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Independence Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Independence School District reports $15,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Middle
How many students attend Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, WI. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Middle?
43.2% of students at Independence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Independence Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Independence, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Middle rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Independence School District?
Besides Independence Middle, Independence School District also operates Independence Elementary (182 students) and Independence High (142 students). See the Independence School District district page for the complete list.